For the last day of France shooting in the countryside, Jean-Michel Cléroy, President of the French Federation visited the archers and the Chenôve club in charge of the event near the natural area of the Bois de Montfée.
Practiced exclusively outdoors, field shooting is carried out in uneven open terrain or in the undergrowth. It combines the discovery of nature and the practice of technical shooting, in particular because of the grip on sloping shooting ranges. It is important to make a good estimate of the distance from the first arrow, also says Vincent Creuzet, president of the Chenevelière association, who justifies the choice of Semezanges.
“The practice of archery involves the protection of people. The configuration of Semézanges is suitable for securing access and Christine Gauthé, our world champion, resident of the village, facilitates our preparation operations.” ATAC presented 2 Cheneveliers at the 2021 championships, without obtaining any titles or podiums unlike in previous years, but the objective of welcoming 500 archers has been reached. Jean-Michel Cléroy underlines the interest of this competition.
“Magnificent courses”
“First of all, archery is not essential, here we take advantage of the setting. The courses are magnificent. The sport is valued by what is around. It is essential to achieve this championship. It’s been over a year since we last competed in a national competition. I had excellent feedback. The archers are very happy. We must continue with the resumption in clubs at the start of the school year. “
Regarding the archers in Tokyo, the president presented the results. “Of the five archery events at the Olympics, the Federation was aiming for a medal, we are inevitably disappointed. The objective is not achieved. In the boys, we passed through in the qualifying shots which determine The rest of the competition and being poorly classified we found ourselves in very difficult tables. This is the case of Jean-Charles Valladont (released in the 32nd round), medalist in Rio. After a hot assessment, we will certainly do a review in September with the technical direction. “
“A competitive team in Paris”
“For the girls, we rebuilt the team after Rio. Lisa Barbelin came out in the round of 16,” continues Jean-Michel Cléroy. “You have to see her results over the entire season: European champion, success in the Tokyo Olympics qualifying tournament, third in a World Cup round, she is at her level. She is progressing and we can be satisfied. We have other girls behind. We should have a competitive team in Paris, in the girls and in the boys “.
